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West Northamptonshire Council responds to latest call for reprieve for food vans facing eviction from town market
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) says they are continuing to take court proceedings against two food vans in Northampton’s market square despite the most recent protest.
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Woman sustains serious head injury after being hit with bottle in Northampton pub - man, 19, arrested
A woman has sustained a serious head injury after being hit with a bottle in a Northampton pub.
Refurbishment work ongoing at former fast food unit in Northampton town centre
A former fast food unit in Northampton town centre is continuing to be refurbished as it returns to the commercial market in the hope of attracting a new restaurant business.
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Search is still on for 'right long-term operator' at Northampton's 'oldest pub' following multi-million-pound refurbishment
The search is still on for the “right long-term operator” for Northampton’s “oldest pub”, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment.
Man, 27, arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of offensive weapon following incident in Northampton park
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in a Northampton park.
Michael Thompson: Court hears defendant hysterically crying and being sick while making 999 call
The court heard the 999 call when a murder-accused defendant told the emergency services he had discovered his ex-partner’s body, when he could be heard hysterically crying and being sick.
Excitement as Kettering Taco Bell opens new restaurant in town
Customers keen to get their hands on their first taste of a Taco Bell from the new Kettering outlet were inside the new store at 11am prompt.
Rushden Lakes confirms permanent closure of restaurant, but centre 'in advanced talks with a new occupier'
Rushden Lakes has confirmed that Chi in the complex’s West Terrace has closed, with a new occupier potentially taking on the space soon.
Plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections in Northampton continue after challenges from opposition fail
The council will push ahead with its proposals to move black bin collections to every three weeks across the whole of West Northamptonshire, after a fiery meeting that called the decision into question.
Michael Thompson: 55-year-old ‘tracked’, ‘abused’ and ‘brutalised’ ex-partner for decade before alleged rape and murder
A 55-year-old Northampton man “tracked”, “abused” and “brutalised” his former partner for more than a decade before he allegedly raped and murdered her, a jury heard as the prosecution opened the trial.
Michael Thompson: 55-year-old murder accused treated like ‘bereaved spouse’ after ‘fooling’ police with ‘fakery’
A 55-year-old Northampton man accused of the rape and murder of his former partner was treated like a “bereaved spouse” after fooling police with “fakery” that made it appear like a suicide or a tragic accident, say the prosecution.
Anglian Water shares tips to Northamptonshire residents on saving water during heatwave
Anglian Water has shared a handful of tips and easy ways to use less water as temperatures soar across the UK.
In pictures: Charity launches mobile community shop on Northampton's Market Square to help 'household budgets stretch further'
A charity has officially launched a new mobile community shop on Northampton’s Market Square in a bid to help “household budgets stretch further”.
East Midlands Ambulance Service declares business continuity incident following to 'sustained pressures' on services partly due to hot weather
The ambulance provider for Northamptonshire has declared a business continuity incident, following “sustained pressures” on its services, which it says the hot weather has contributed to.
Developer sought for former Northampton bus depot site earmarked for more than 70 new homes
Demolition and remediation works at a former bus depot in Northampton have been completed, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed as it looks to appoint a developer for the site.
Northamptonshire pub landlords set to leave and look to 'begin a new chapter'
The landlords of The Old Swan in Earls Barton will leave the pub in July, thanking locals for supporting the business’ through thick and thin’.
Police officer not trained in pursuit driving dismissed without notice following conviction after collision with e-scooter in Daventry
A police officer, who was not adequately trained to take part in a pursuit, has been dismissed without notice following a conviction, which related to a collision with an e-scooter in Daventry.
Northamptonshire landscape business owner condemns ‘mindless’ arson attack after containers go up in flames
A yard owner who had two containers completely destroyed in an arson attack has condemned the “mindless vandals” responsible.
'We’re not giving up' - Protestors meet again to oppose council's decision to evict two traders from Northampton's Market Square
A further protest was held outside the Northampton Guildhall, against the council's decision to evict longstanding food van owners from the renewed market square.
In pictures: New HQ for Northamptonshire Search and Rescue hailed as ‘major investment’ in community safety
Northamptonshire Search and Rescue has officially opened its new operational base, marking what the organisation described as a major milestone in its commitment to supporting communities across the county.